New CVE Detected

CVE-2024-50603 – Remote Code Execution in Aviatrix Controller

A critical vulnerability, CVE-2024-50603, has been identified in Aviatrix Controller versions prior to 7.1.4191 and 7.2.x versions prior to 7.2.4996. This vulnerability stems from the improper neutralization of special elements used in OS commands, allowing an unauthenticated attacker to execute arbitrary code. Exploitation is possible by sending shell metacharacters to the /v1/api endpoint in the cloud_type parameter for list_flightpath_destination_instances or the src_cloud_type parameter for flightpath_connection_test. The IONIX research team developed and tested an exploit simulation on relevant assets to verify the vulnerability’s impact and assess potential exposure. The findings are detailed in this post

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How IONIX’s External Exposure Management Platform Detects and Validates
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Map your entire attack surface (continously)

IONIX uses multi-factor discovery methods, including DNS analysis, certificate mapping, metadata inspection, and more, to automatically map every internet-facing asset across your environment. This includes cloud instances, third-party platforms, shadow IT, and even forgotten infrastructure that traditional tools miss.

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Not all CVEs matter. IONIX filters vulnerabilities by asking attacker-centric questions: Can it be reached from the internet? Does it require authentication? Is it being exploited in the wild? This dramatically reduces noise and focuses teams on threats that can actually be weaponized.

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